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intense that she sought lounge and q
darkened room, and the colonel went
down town with an anxious face. Meet
ing the doctors clerk and knowing him
well, he mentioned the fact of this unus.
usl illness.
Gust the time," said the young man to
himself, as he hurried home, "for q
chance to send her my splendid pear
She has been so kind to me, wonder ]
never thought of such thing before"
Biddy, the maid at the colonel's, an.
swered the bell, and took the message
and plate to her mintress's room.
"The jintleman has called, mnm, to say
he's sorry you're sick; and he's lift the
finest pear that was ever SEEM
"a pear! Roll up the curtain, Biddy,
and let me see it."
Then, greatly to Biddy's surprise and
even terror, as she turned to leave the
room, Mrs. Colonel began to laugh.
"Sure, believe she's losin' her sinses
1 wish the colonel would Gomez" and when
he arrived an hour later, she sent him
hastily up to the room.
Mrs. Colonel was sitting up in her rock
g-chair as bright as if headache had
never troubled her.
"Look here, Ben. See my present"
"Why, its our very pear againl Where
did you get it, wife?"
"Charles Hadley brought it, and there's
no guessing where it may have travelled.
It's so funny to have it come back to
me; and I've enjoyed thinking about it SO
much that my headache has all gone, and
I'm going down to dinner"
Mrs. Colonel decided to take walk
that afternoon, and trace the pears wan
derings. Being of cheerful turn her
self, she brought a CLEAN of sunshine
into every call. Old Mr.. Swallow told
his part, and he hadn't felt SO merry or
laughed SO much for long time. The
teacher, Miss Brown, wished she could
put it into story. Mary, the sick girl,
was sure she could go down stairs the
next day, the pear had been such a
strengthened; and "Just look" she said,
sat my PRESENT. and there it was in a
lovely painting. Mr. Jules put on his hat
to walk over to the minister's with her. At
the parsonage, they only wished the pear
could have gone all through the town;
and the yOunp man who gave If AWAY at
the last decided that his move was the
best of all.
The pear was finally cut into seven
pieces, one for each stopping place, and,
of course, was delicious. The decision
was made that its history should be writ
ten out, for suggestion to all holders of
fruit in this season of abundant harvest.
christian Register.
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FUN WITH FLAMINCOES.

They're funny fellows, 1 can tell you,
the captain declared. "I met man
down the coast who told me that once
when he was huntin' on the Florida low
lands he came upon whole colony of
flamingoes among the mangrove trees.
He watched their antics for some time
some standin' on one leg, some with their
long necks in all sorts of curious posi-
tons, some stalking up and down as SOL
emn as parsons and he thought it
wouldn't be bad idea to play joke on
them.
$50 he took fish line, and when the
birds few away he fastened one end of
the line to the root of tree and climbed
with the other end up into another tree.
Before long the birds came back, and
then the fun began. As soon as one or
two stepped across the line the man in
the tree gave it a pull, and the damin-
goes began hoppin' and trippin' and
dancin' about, now fallin' down, now
jumpin' across, and really seemin' to
enjoy it immensely. He actually had 'em
all skippin' rope, and there's no tellin'
how long they'd a kept it up if if hadn't
been SO very funny that my friend
couldn't help laughing out loud; that
frightened them off. That may seem a
rather brisk story" said Capt. Sam, "but
from what I've seen of my specimen, I
fully believe it,
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PETROLEUM, IT'S SOURCE AND PRoDUo.
TON"

This title indicates to some extent the
character and scope Of the new Holiday
Annual for 1887, by ga MAN." which is
now in press and will be ready on or
about the Doth inst. for delivery by the
Chicago, Rock Island 6 Pacific Railway
1t is to all intents and purposes GIFT to
the friends and patrons Of that road.
The subject is ably handled and dis
cussed in clear, colloquial vein that will
captivate adults and youth alike, al
though especially dedicated to the "Boys
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amount of scientific and practical in
formation, is profusely illustrated with
diagrams, sketches and full page engrav-
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and the Company have spared no expense
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Gen. Ticket & Pass. Agt. O. r. 1. & P. BY.
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The INNER LIFE. Thoughts and
Themes to Aid and Strengthen 1t. By
Rev. John G. Adams, DID,. 16mo. 148
pages. 30 cents.
The "Inner Life" might be termed q
manual of devotion. 1t is pervaded from
beginning to end with the high devotion
al spirit of the Christian believer. The
several chapters read like psalms of
praise; they are incentives to holy living
and are glowing with the ardor of Chris
tian faith. The prayer and experiences
of David and the benefit of prayer are
first considered. The Sunday Christian
service, daily observances, and study Of
the Scripture are the subjects of further
teachings; and the earnestness, pure tone
and clear, simple style of the author make
them impressive and helpful. The Secret
of Spiritual Life is fine chapter in book
that every devout mind will find full Of
spiritual truths. Address orders to Uni
versalist Publishing House, Western
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THE UNIvERsALIsT: SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1887

of three close down to the back; but not
close enough to cause the book to come
to pieces. Then on the remaining leaves
you can paste, using both sides. This
will make three thicknesses, and the book
will close as before.
1t is good idea to keep the scrap book
handy. When you cut out something
lay it in till there is convenient time to
paste them all in. But the best way is to
paste them in at the time.
IL can persuade you to do this for
twenty years, or even half that time,
from now, you will feel that you have
learned something valuable from this
article. -Neac York Advocate.
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A SURPRISE FOR PAPA.


My little girl Sadie is five years old.
She is very happy and busy getting q
Christmas present ready for her papa.
But I do not believe that one of the little
boys or girls that read this, can guess
what it is going to be. So will have to
tell you. She is going to surprise him by
learning to readl She began twelve
weeks ago. And just think! Her papa
doesn't know that she can read one single
word! One day he came right into the
nursery when Sadie was reading her
lesson! Oh, how quick she stopped, and
stuck the book under her apron! Her
little face got as red as a rose.
"Why, Sadiep he said, "what is your
face flushed SO for?" Then he said to
me, "Mamma, I'm afraid you've got the
room too hot.'
So 1 opened the door and began to talk
about something else, to make him forget
about Sadie. In few minutes he went
out again. I guess that was the only time
Sadie was ever glad to have her papa go
away. She was so afraid he saw the book,
that she could hardly keep from crying.
But I told her 1 was almost sure he did
not, and she was happy again.
She says when Christmas comes she is
going to wrap her Reader in nice piece
of paper, and write on it, "Sadie's present
to papa" and tie it to the tree. He'll
think it's mistake when he takes the
paper off, )" she says, "but I'll say, please
give the book to me, papa and then I'll
just open and read, and read, and read,
till he's SO surprised he can't speakP'-
Little Men and Women.
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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.

The Pennsylvania lines west Of Pitts
burgh will sell holiday excursion tickets,
at one fare for the round trip, to and from
all stations, on December Oath, 25th, and
31st, 1886, and January LIST, 1887, good
returning until January Sd, 1887, inclu-
sive. For full information apply to near
est agent of the Pennsylvania Company,
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & st. Louis Rail-
way Company and Chicago, st. Louis &
Pittsburgh Railroad Company.
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FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS

browns Bronchial Troches" have been
used, with unfailing success, for the re-
lief and cure of Conghs, Hoarseness and
other throat troubles. Rev. HENRY WARD
BEEoHER says of them: II have never
changed my mind respecting them from
the first, except think yet better of that
which I began by thinking well Of. have
also commended them to friends, and
they have proved extremely serviceable. I
do not hesitate to say that your Troches
are pre.eminently the best"
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1T was in the infant class of Sun
day-school. The teacher was trying to
bring out the fact that David was a man
of varied occupations. There had been
smooth sailing until the question was
asked: "What do you call a man who
plays on harp?" After brief pause a
youngster raises his hand and answers:
Gan Italian" The teachers and scholars
had good laugh, and new topic was
introduced Boston Trayeler.
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THE OLD FORTS TAX EN-. Five Lectures
On Endless Punishment and Future Life.
By A. A. Miner, ID. The discourses are
marked by the strength of statement and
acute logical power of the well known
author, and constitute an unanswerable
defense of the general principles of Uni
versalism as opposed to the doctrine in
question. 134 pages. Neat paper covers
25 cents.
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MOTHER: "Are you going to take
Bobby to the circus this afternoonY
Father: mo, these circuses are all nom
sense. He will be better off not going"
Mother: "The poor little fellow will be
disappointed. But what made you SO late
to dinner, dear?" Father: 81 have been
down at the depot watching them take
the elephants off the train" -Neac York
Sun.
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My 10, 20, II. IA. 10, is Hebrew word signify
ing pause in music.
My 16, 10, 2, A, 16, was a descendant of Saul.
Ny 8, 49, 8 20. is an ancient name for certain
animals.
My IL, 8, IS. is a synonym of pair.
My %, 3, II, is not cold.
My Is, Z, is proposition.
My 10, is contrary letter.
My whole is part of verse in the Bible.
B., C..
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STOP AND READ BEFORE YOU LOCATE
Splendid Chanca to Helm Build a Great CITY

Falls thao
of
inSi
Of
CITY IRON So $o per
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I.-CHARADE.
FIRST.

FIRST.
We are plain conditions everywhere,
We dot the hemisphere here and there,
We belt a continent broad nd fair.
SECOND.
make and govern what goes before;
Mine are their works and wealth and lore
Their subject myself, forevermore.
THIRD.
Staunch and stately and strong to see,
Treasures of life are risked in me,
Unstable, alas, as is the seal
WHOLE.
True, enlightened, far-Teaehing, grand.
The need and hope of the waiting land,
To take the third of the first in handl
2.-ENIGMA.
Composed Of "a letters.
My 2l, 8, 8, was the number Of Jobs children.
My l, "a, IA, is an Asiatio plant.
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ECHOES FROM PUZzLE-LAND.

IAN communications relating to this depart
ment should be marked Echoes from Puzzle
land" and addressed to w. H. EASTMAN, East
Sumner, Mel
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Our Yonng People.

For THE UNIvERsALIsT,
JOHkNY'S NEW YEAR.
BY MRS. MARY @. BILLINGS.
New boots, laced with red,
Knickerbockers, too;
Jacketsl What spread
Who knows who is who2
Who this baby knows?
Guess him. if you can,
In his fine new clothes;-
Mammals little mani
Dresses that he wore,
All are put away;
Baby now no more,
Little man to-day.
Hie0. T'erds.
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"A bright little girl, seeing three Sis
tiers with decidedly auburn locks, remark
ed to her mother that "she thought that
kind of hair must be redheaditary in
that family"
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90.-Sinapoline.
ell Hover. hove 2. Lent, len. g. Lead,
lea.
92.-CHAS
HASTE
ASTER
STEER
MERRY
SO Let the word of Christ dwell in you
richly.
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THE LITTLE IRREPRESSIBLES.

LITTLE GIRL: Mamma, why doesn't
the sea run over, if all the water flows
into it?" ''Why, don't you know it's full
of sponges?"
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SWORD SQUARE.

1. An article used by civilized nations.
2. A medley.
Q. External appearances.
T. A uniting tie.
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CURE t 4sl DEAF

Picks PATENT IMPROVED CUSHIONED EAR Drums
and perform the work drum
Invisible comfortable and always position All
whispers heard distinctly Send for Illustrated with
testimonials, e. Address F. HSCoX. Broadway NY
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The Line selected by the is. Govt
to carry the Fast Mail.
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ANSWERS in two weeks.)
ANSWERS.
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CHIcAcl. Rock & PACIFIC Ram WAY

BY Of its central position close relation prin-
cpal lines East Of Chicago, and continuous lines at
terminal points West Northwest and Southwest, is the
only true middle link in that transcontnental system
which invites and facilitates travel and traffic either
direction between the Atlantic and Pacific.
The Rock Island main line and branches include Chi
cage Joliet Ottawa la Sale Peoria, 6eneseo, Moline
Washington, Fairfield Ottumwa, Oskaloosa West Lib.
erty, Iowa city, Des Mones Indanola Winterset At.
lanc, Knoxville, Audubon, Harlan, Guthrie Centre and
Council Bluffs in Iowa. Gallatin Trenton, St Joseph
Cameron and Kansas City, in Missouri LeavenwoTth
aud Atchison, in Kansas; Albert Lea Minneapolis and
81 Paul, In Minnesota; Watertown, I'm Dakota, and
Of and xi11 lar
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me FAMOUS ALBERT Lea NouC0
Is the direct favorte line between Chicago and Mime
npois and St Paul over this route solid Fast Express
Trains run daily TO tho resorts, picturesque
localities and hunting and fishing grounds OF Iowa and
Minnesota. The rich wheat fields and grazing lands
interior Dakota reached via WATERFOWL. short,
desirable route via Seneca and kankakee, offers supe
rtor Inducements to traveller between Cincinnati In
dianapolis lafayette and Council Bluffs, St. Joseph,
Atehlson, LeaYenworth, Kansas City, Minneapolis
Paul and intermediate points. All classes of patrons
especially families, ladies and children, receive from
officials and employees OF Rock Island trains protection
respectful courtesy and kindly attention.
For Tickets Maps, lolders-Obt0inable at all principal
Ticket Offices in tho United States and Canadaor any
desired information, address,
r. q. CABLE, / cutc.ao { e. ST. JOHN,
frsst Genl A'gT, 49, Gen. Tiki & Pass. Agt
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The Great Rock Island Route

Guarantees Speed, Comfort and Safety to those who
travel over It, It's roadbed is thoroughly ballasted Its
track Is of heavy steel Its bridges solid structures
Of stone and iron rs rolling stock is perfect human
skill mako it, IL has all the safety appliances that
mechanical genius has invented and eXf eenee proved
valuable. It's practical operation Is conservative and
methodcal-tts discipline strict and ting. The lux
IFy OF its passenger accommodations Is unequaled In
the West-unsurpassed in the world
All Express Trains between Chicago and the Missouri
River consist of comfortable Day Coaches, magnificent
Pullman Palace Parlor and Sleeping Cars, elegant
Dining Cars providing excel ent meals and-between
Rsel5Ytiur af.ft
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My Fl, 8, 9, was the number Of Jobs children.
My l, "a, IA, is an Asiatio plant.
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= il N1Alk y

10 10 UaAcoUAINTEp WITH THE GEOGRAPHY OF THIS
COUNTRY WIN SEE BY EXAMINING ms MAP Thai The
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saparlla. 1t will restore health and vigor
to decaying and diseased tissues, when
everything else fails.
Prepared by DR.. j. c. Aver g. Co., Lowell, Mass.
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BONES AND SHELLS

We regret to notice that too many
of our poultrymen fail to appreciate
the benefits to be derived from a
judicious use of these elements of
food. Young birds especially need it
crushed in some form, and, as, when
confined to yards, they cannot OBJ
tain it by scratching ash heaps, it
must be supplied them. They need
it to develop good blood, bone, flesh
and feathers. Within the last
month we have seen hundreds of
birds on exhibition that were evident
ly suffering for this necessity Of life.
They showed it by their slight
feathering, their l~istless attitude,
their pale faces and combs, and by
the avidity with which they devour-
ed it when, to test the correctness
of our estimate, we gave them a
supply Of crushed bone, which in
that case was to be had on the fair
grounds. Old birds, especially hens,
need both the bone and the shells,
the former to assist in supplying
feathers, the latter to supply she'll
making material. AS neither need
cost more than three cents per
pound, and may often be had for
less, it is the poorest Of economy to
deprive fowls Of these necessities.
National St0ckmam.
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2oetru.
THE VOICE CT THE HELPLESS.

hear a wall from the woodland,
A cry from the forests dim;
A sound of woe from the sweet hedge-row,
From the willows and reeds that rim
The sedgy pools; from the meadow grass,
l hear the pitiful cry, alas!
1t browns the throb of music,
The laughter of childhood sweet,
1t seems to raise to the very skies,
AS | walk the crowded street.;
When | wait on God in the house OF
prayer,
| hear the sad wall even there.
IT'S the cry of the orphan nestlings,
IT'S the wall of the bird that sings
His song of grace in the archer's face;
IT'S the futter of broken wings;
IT'S the voice of helplessness-the cry
Of many a woodland tragedy.
O, lovely, unthinking maiden,
The wing that adorns your hat
AS the radiance rare that God placed
there,
But l see in place of that
A mockery pitiful, deep and sad,
OF all things happy, and gay and glad.
O! mother, you clasp your darling
Close to your loving breast;
Think of that other, that tender mother,
Brooding upon her nest;
In the little chirp from the field and
wood,
Does no sound touch your motherhood?
That little dead bird on your bonnet,
Is it worth the cruel wrong?
The beauty you wear so proudly there
Is the price of a silenced song;
The humming-bird on your velvet dress
Mocks your womanly tenderness.
| hear a cry from the woodland,
A voice from the forests dim;
4 sound of woe from the sweet hedge
From the willows and weeds that rim
The sedgy pool, from the meadow grass,
l hear the pitiful sound, alas!
Can you not hear it, my sister,
Above the heartless behest
OF IA hon that stands, with cruel hands,
Despoiling the songful nest2
Above that voice have you never heard
The voice of the helpless, hunted bird?
-Carlotta Perry, in Our Dumb animals.
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Give your fowls a warm meal
every morning. 1t warns them up
and makes them feel happy. If you
will give them another at night and
make them scratch around during
the day they will soon begin the hen
laying song.
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TO BLANCH

Shell the nuts, pour boiling water
over them, and let them stand a few
minutes. Then remove the skins
which will slip off easily. Dry them
in a towel.
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CLEANING LIGHT PAINT,

For light colored paint use moth
ing stronger than warm water and
soap. Always wipe dry with a
clean cloth. This prevents any
appearance of smeariness.
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Aousehold.
SOGGY

To prevent a soggy undercrust of
fruit pies, or any other juicy kind,
rub the bottom crust over with Il
beaten egg.
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baking powder. Have ready a deep
frying pan half full Of boiling hot
fat, drop the croquettes carefully
in, fry till a rich brown, serve hot.
Many a delicious dessert is made
of rice, though of itself it is about
as t~asteless as any eatable can be;
for that reason it seems undesirable
to serve it with, or as a vegetable as
some do.
TO CLEAN BRASS
If the brass is much furnished,
scour first with vinegar and salt,
or wood ashes very finely powdered
and mixed with water or kerosene.
If you use the vinegar, wash with
clean hot suds as soon as the tarnish
is removed, then polish with whiten-
ing and leather, but unless badly
stained avoid the acid. Remember
that all metals cleaned with acids
tarnish again much more quickly
than if cleaned without. For BRASS
es cleaned weekly, a little oil and
rottenstone rubbed on, and polished
with dry rottenstone, Or simply a
leather and whitening, will be suffi-
cient.
HOW TO BROIL.
Heat and grease a gridiron. New
err cook anything on a cold gridiron
Lay on the steak or other food, and
cover with an inverted pan to keep
in the heat and flavor. Turn often
while cooking, but do not stick a
fork into meat, or the juices will
escape. Do not add seasoning
till you dish it. Fish and spring
chicken should be dredged with
-four before being placed on the
gridiron. Small things require to
be cooked quickly over a clear, hot
fire. Large things, unless wished
rare inside like beefsteak, should
have a moderate heat at first and
increased heat towards the last.
Among other ways OF managing
this the gridiron may first be put
a good distance from the fire and
afterwards moved nearer the fire.
APPLE N ALMOND PUDDING.
Take about three pounds of'apples,
two ounces of sweet almonds, one
gill of cold water, the whites Of two
eggs, four ounces of fine sugar and
a little lemon or orange marmalade.
Put the water and three unccs Of
the sugar in a preserving-pan and
stir till it boils; put eight of the
apples, peeled and cored but not
split, into the syrup, and cook till
soft, but do not let them break.
Lift. the apples caref July on to 4
haEsdish7 and fill that part where
the core was taken out with marina
lade. Pare, core aud stew the
remainder of the apples till soft,
then press all through IA wire sieve;
pile this pulp over the apples, and
make smooth with a knife. Beat
the whites ofthe eggs to Il very stiff
froth, sprinkle in half an ounce of
the sugar, and spread this froth all
over the tops of the apples. Dredge
on the remainder Of the sugar and
stick the almonds-previously put
in boiling water, skinned and cut in
long, thin strips-very thickly and
neatly all over the whites of the
eggs. Put the pudding in a slow
oven until the almonds take on a
delicate golden tinge. Use hot or
cold,